Hampstead Pond Security were out at large seemingly missing a large dog chasing a swan and cygnets as Londoners flocked to Hampstead Heath to make the most of the warm weather. *PICTURES TAKEN ON THE 11/07/2026*

BGUK_3635817 - Londoners flocked to Hampstead Heath to make the most of the warm weather, with families, friends, couples and dog walkers gathering around the heath's ponds as temperatures climbed during the ongoing heatwave. While many visitors relaxed on the grass, paddled in designated areas, others have been seen swimming, throwing balls into the water and allowing dogs to enter one of the Heath's wildlife ponds. But, Hampstead Pond Security were out at large seemingly banning a young boy of playing with his toy sailing boat attached to a string on a lake and totally missing a large dog chasing a swan and cygnets. Law states that if your dog enters any of the human swimming ponds (the Mixed, Ladies', or Men's Ponds) or the protected wildlife-only ponds on Hampstead Heath, you are breaking park byelaws and can be issued a Fixed Penalty Notice. *PICTURES TAKEN ON THE 11/07/2026*